Event Schedule
Fall 2025 Concert
Symphony 101: A Journey Through Musical Eras
Embark on an illuminating musical adventure with “Symphony 101,” a unique performance designed to demystify the symphony experience!
From the intricate vocal tapestries of Palestrina in the Renaissance to the Baroque brilliance of Bach, and the era-bridging grandeur of Beethoven, we’ll trace the evolution of orchestral music. Discover the surprising connections between these masters and delve into the Romantic era with Bizet, before leaping into the revolutionary sounds of the 20th century with Prokofiev and Stravinsky. You’ll not only hear masterpieces by these legendary composers, but also gain fascinating insights into the instruments, the orchestra’s structure, and cherished concert traditions.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon that promises to enrich your appreciation for centuries of musical innovation!
Winter 2026 Concert
Humans in Nature: A Symphony of Earth and Emotion
Continue your musical journey after “Symphony 101” with our winter concert. This performance invites you to immerse yourself in the profound connections between humanity and the natural world, as expressed through the masterful works of William Grant Still, Florence Price, and Edward Grieg.
From Still’s evocative landscapes to Price’s reflections through dance and Grieg’s majestic sonic portraits of the outdoors, this concert offers a deeper exploration into the emotional power and descriptive beauty of orchestral music. Discover how these brilliant composers translated human experience into unforgettable soundscapes.
It’s the perfect next step for anyone looking to expand their appreciation for the symphony’s boundless expressiveness.
Spring 2026 Concert
The Americas: A Season Finale Celebration!
Join us for the grand finale of our season with a vibrant concert experience that transcends the traditional symphony hall!
Prepare to be swept away by the infectious rhythms and rich melodies of Lecuona’s Andalucia Suite, the timeless charm of Juventino Rosas’s Sobre Las Olas, and the spirited energy of Giménez’s Selections from La Boda De Luis Alonso. This unforgettable concert culminates with the spectacular sounds of our featured guest artist, Mariachi Monumental, promising an exhilarating performance that celebrates the diverse musical tapestry of the Americas.
Don’t miss this spectacular conclusion to our season, a true feast for the senses that will leave you dancing out the doors!
End of Season Party
Our 2024-2025 season has wrapped!
Come celebrate with us at Roaring Rapids Pizza Company, where Tyler Boorman, conductor, will be hosting music trivia at 6:30pm.
Spring 2025 Concert
Selections for the Spring 2025 concert:
Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Richard Strauss
Pavane, Gabriel Fauré
Symphony No. 6: Night Soundings for Orchestra, Barbara Harbach
Selections from Star Wars, John Williams
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Winter 2025 Fundraiser
Bring a printed our digital copy of this flyer to Papa’s Pizza on Coburg Road anytime today and ESCO will receive 50% of the value of the food you purchase.
Many members of the orchestra will be on-site at 7pm for a meet-and-greet.
You can also purchase Fundraiser Bucks that are good for future purchases and ESCO will receive 25% of the purchased amount.
Winter 2025 Concert
Selections for the Winter 2025 concert:
A Festival Prelude, Alfred Reed
Come, Sweet Death, Come, Blessed Rest, Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Stokowski)
Beneath, Alex Shapiro
Pavane Por Une Infante Defunte, Maurice Ravel
Selections from Swan Lake, Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky
Pirates of the Caribbean, Klaus Badelt (arr. Rickets)
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Fall 2024 Concert
Selections for the Fall 2024 concert:
Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Highlights from Harry Potter, John Williams
Karelia Suite, Jean Sibelius
Sleepers Wake, Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Johann Sebastian Bach *
Walking in the Air, Howard Blake *
Gaudete!, Machael Engelhardt †
The Polar Express, Glen Ballard & Alan Silvestri
* with Springfield Concert Choir
† performed by Springfield Concert Choir
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Spring 2024 Concert
Selections for the Spring 2024 concert:
John Henry, Aaron Copland
The Oak, Florence Price
Symphony No. 1 (Afro-American), William Grant Still
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Winter 2024 Concert
Selections for the Winter 2024 concert:
The Magnificent 7, Elmer Bernstein
Appalachian Morning, Robert Sheldon
Outdoor Overture, Aaron Copland
“Blumine” (mvt 2) from Symphony No 1, Gustav Mahler
American Suite, Antonín Dvořák
Finlandia, Jean Sibelius
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Fall 2023 Concert
Selections for the Fall 2023 concert:
Emperor Waltz, Johann Straus Sr.
Huapango, José Pablo Moncayo
Selections from The Nutcracker, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Troika, Serge Prokofiev
Taiga, Ilari Hylkila
Winterlust-Polka, Josef Strauss Jr.
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Spring 2023 Concert
Selections for the Spring 2023 concert:
Danzon No. 2, Arturo Marquez
Gershwin by George, George Gershwin
Blue Danube Waltz, Johann Strauss
Hungarian Dance No. 1, Johannes Brahms
Tribute to the Duke, Duke Ellington
Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Winter 2023 Concert
Selections for the Winter 2023 concert:
Estancia, Alberto Ginastera
Carmen Suite No. 1, Georges Bizet
Melody in A minor, Astor Piazzolla
Overture, Luis Gianneo
Beatles Medley, arranged by Rodrigo Gonzalez-Jacob
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Fall 2022 Concert
Selections for the Fall 2022 concert:
Don Giovanni Overture, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Saturday Night Waltz” from Rodeo, Aaron Copland
“Masks” and “The Montagues and the Capulets” from Romeo and Juliet, Sergei Prokofiev
Fandango, Frank Perkins
“Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor, Alexander Borodin
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Spring 2022 Concert
Selections for the Spring 2022 concert:
Concerto Grosso VIII, Arcangelo Corelli
Rhosymedre, Ralph Vaughan Williams
Brook Green Suite, Gustav Holst
St. Paul’s Suite, Gustav Holst
Holberg Suite, Edvard Grieg
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Fall 2019 Concert
Selections for the Fall 2019 concert:
Suite from Carmen, Carmen Bizet
On the Steppes of Central Asia, Alexander Borodin
Waltz from Sleeping Beauty, Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky
Selections from Les Miserables, Claude-Michel Schönberg
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Spring 2019 Concert
Selections for the Spring 2019 concert:
Bugler's Holiday, Leroy Anderson
Concerto for Two Violas, George Philipp Telemann
Violin Concerto No. 3 (Mvmt. I), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sacrae Symphoniae: Sonata pian e forte a 8, Giovanni Gabrieli
Hungarian Dances: Nos. 5 and 6, Johannes Brahms
Pictures at an Exhibition: The Hut on Chicken Legs (Baba-Yaga) and the Great Gate of Kiev, Modest Mussorgsky
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Winter 2019 Concert
Selections for the Winter 2019 concert:
The Barber of Seville Overture, Gioacchino Rossini
The Four Seasons: Winter Concerto, Antonio Vivaldi
Quintet (Op. 67, No. 3), Franz Danzi
Waltz No. 2, Dmitri Shostakovich
The Star Wars Epic, John Williams
“Danny Boy”, arranged by Mike Lewis
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Fall 2018 Concert
Selections for the Fall 2018 concert:
March of the Meistersingers, Richard Wagner
Sleepers Awake, J. S. Bach
Hungarian March, Hector Berlioz
En Bateau, Claude Debussy
Selection from West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Spring 2018 Concert
Selections for the Spring 2018 concert:
Prelude and Fugue in D Minor , George Frideric Handel
Concerto Grosso (Op. 6, No. 1), George Frideric Handel
Suite for Woodwind Quintet, Boris Vladimirovich Asafiev
Bacchanale, Camille Saint-Saëns
“Finale” from Symphony No. 5, Dmitri Shostakovich
Pirates of the Caribbean, Klaus Badelt
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Winter 2018 Concert
Selections for the Winter 2018 concert:
Il Re Pastore, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Marche Slav, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Quartet No. 2 in D Major, Alexander Borodin
World Premier of The Five Virtues (of the Modern Age), John Hidalgo.
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
Fall 2017 Concert
Selections for the Fall 2017 concert:
Toccatta, Girolamo Frescobaldi
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Johann Sebastian Bach
“Remembering” from Emersion, Basil Clough
Aubade for Violin and Cello, Benjamin Godard
Serenade No. 12 for Wind Octet (Mvmt. IV), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Petite Suite: Ballet, Claude Debussy
Selections from The Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Concert admission is free, though donations are appreciated.